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Airports in Cairo

Overview

The biggest airport in Egypt, Cairo International Airport is the
main gateway to the wonders of the ancient pharaohs, serving more
than 16 million passengers each year. The airport is located 14
miles (22km) outside of Cairo, and is accessible by bus or
taxi.

The facilities at Cairo International Airport are good,
especially in the brand-new Terminal 3, which boasts more than
5,000 square feet of retail space and a food court. The terminals
are spread out over two miles (3km) apart, so passengers should
allow time for the shuttle ride when transferring.

Cairo is also a busy air traffic hub, with many flights between
the east and west connecting in the city; for this reason flights
to Cairo airport are available from many cities in North America,
Europe, Africa and Asia.

Location

The airport is situated nine miles (15km) from Cairo.

Getting to the city

There are taxis outside the main arrivals hall; the journey to
central Cairo takes around 45 minutes. The Airport Shuttle bus is a
convenient way to get from the airport to downtown Cairo and along
the Pyramids Road in Giza. Public buses and air-conditioned coaches
also leave regularly from Terminal 1.

Time

Local time is GMT +2.

Contacts

Cairo International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.

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